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Indian · 04-26-2008, 13:17

For an entry level spotting scope, check out a Konus at: http://www.jarheadtop.com/KONUS.htm

Jim Owen sells them for $235 including shipping and will buy them back for $100 and donate them to the Marine Junior team at Camp Perry.

I have one and we used it along side a Kowa at a reduced match last weekend. For the 2-300 yard targets the Konus was very good and we could see mirage very well and see .223 holes without problems. The Kowa is a better spotting scope, but not significantly so for the $700 price difference for a beginner.

It's not a Kowa, but it is worth checking out for starters on a budget.

04-26-2008, 13:17	#5
Indian Asset Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hill country Posts: 18	For an entry level spotting scope, check out a Konus at: http://www.jarheadtop.com/KONUS.htm Jim Owen sells them for $235 including shipping and will buy them back for $100 and donate them to the Marine Junior team at Camp Perry. I have one and we used it along side a Kowa at a reduced match last weekend. For the 2-300 yard targets the Konus was very good and we could see mirage very well and see .223 holes without problems. The Kowa is a better spotting scope, but not significantly so for the $700 price difference for a beginner. It's not a Kowa, but it is worth checking out for starters on a budget. __________________ "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." - Yoda
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